What is an ICP sensor?

The ICP sensor or Injection control pressure sensor is found on Ford’s Powerstroke 7.3 L diesel engines. The ICP sensor is responsible for monitoring oil pressure being passed on to the PCM to pressurized fuel injectors using the IPR (Injection Pressure Regulator) for proper vehicle operation.

What does a ICP do?

ICP (Inductively Coupled Plasma) Spectroscopy is an analytical method used to detect and measure elements to analyze chemical samples. The process is based on the ionization of a sample by an extremely hot plasma, usually made from argon gas.

How ICP sensor works?

The ICP sensor works through a simple analog signal system. While driving, the sensor will pick up on the pressure caused by factors like load, road conditions and speed. The sensor will send an analog signal that tells the vehicle how much fuel is needed to properly continue running.

What are ICP sensors and what are their functions?

ICP sensor is a device for measuring dynamic pressure, power, deformation, or acceleration. The sensor contains a sensitive cell made of piezoelectric material which converts mechanical load into electric signal and microelectronic circuit to amplify the signal and transmit it to external devices.

What should my 7.3 ICP sensor pressure be?

Here are some helpful numbers in diagnosing your 7.3 ICP pressure. Starting – A pressure of 500psi is the minimum required to start your 7.3 diesel Idle – Stock idle ICP pressure should be around 475psi on injectors with stock nozzles Idle Default unplugged – 700 is 7.3 ICP sensor unplugged idle reading – default PCM value

What should the ICP pressure be on a diesel?

Cranking while unplugged – 2200psi is the 7.3’s ICP sensor unplugged while cranking Warmed up, your 7.3 diesel’s ICP pressure at idle should be close to 480-500psi (for a 99-2003) with about 8-12% IPR duty cycle.

Where is the ICP sensor on the HPOP?

I’m trying to look it up on ALL DATA PRO. Injector control pressure sensor. the icp is on the hpop cover under your turbo. its on the driver side of the cover. You can look at it if you pull your intake. Actually since its an 2006 it will be on the passenger side valve cover.

What does ICP stand for in sensor?

ICP stands for “injection control pressure ” and the ICP sensor is just that, a sensor that tells the computer what the pressure is in the high pressure oil system.

Where is ICP sensor located?

The ICP sensor is located in the middle of the passenger side valve cover toward the front of the engine. Just unplug and unscrew. The PCM does not need to be reprogrammed, but it would not hurt to disconnect the power to the PCM and let it relearn engine parameters.

What are the symptoms of an ICP sensor problem?

Starting issues One of the first symptoms of a possible issue with the injector control pressure sensor is issues starting the engine.
and fuel economy Another symptom of a possible issue with the injector control pressure sensor is engine performance issues.
Check Engine Light comes on

What is an ICP sensor?